Considering the pain and suffering that has been caused by intoxicated drivers, a slightly higher tax-burden seems to be an incredibly small price to pay if it gets more of them off the street.
I would also like to point out that increased sentences will require increased funds to support, which would doubtless increase our tax-burden as well.
Given that any steps forward would require money, the question then becomes whether the proper place to spend it is in a way that will prevent incidents from occurring, or on punishment after the fact.
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